Noun: metallicity ,me-tu'li-su-tee
- The state of possessing a similar aural resonance to metal
"The guitarist's tone had a distinct metallicity that cut through the mix"
- The property or state of being metallic
"The metallicity of the sculpture gave it a modern, industrial appearance"
- (astronomy) the abundance of elements heavier than helium
"Low metallicity in a star often indicates that it formed early in the universe's history"
Derived forms: metallicities
Type of: quality, timbre, tone
Encyclopedia: Metallicity